Alycia Dias
{{Short description|Pakistani playback singer|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=October 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2017}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Alycia Dias
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Alycia Dias
| birth_place = Karachi, Pakistan
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1992|11|04}}
| genre = *Rock
- Pop
- Jazz,
- Ballad
| occupation = Playback Singer
| years_active = 2012–present
| instrument = Vocals
| associated_acts = *Churails
}}
Alycia Dias is a Pakistani playback singer, who is best known for singing the Urdu language serials. Her career began with her participation in the reality show LG Awaaz Banaye Star, where she became the semi-finalist at the age of 17.{{Cite web |date=2015-11-30 |title=T-Diaries: Alycia Dias |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/999071/t-diaries-alycia-dias |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}} She made her debut as a lead vocalist by singing the title song of the 2012 Turkish serial Noor in Urdu language. She has won Hum Award for Best Original Soundtrack for her song "Dil-e-Muztar" for the 2013 romantic drama Dil-e-Muztar that aired on Hum TV.{{Cite news |last=Mushtaq |first=Rabia |date=23 March 2018 |title=Alycia Dias – A feisty crooner – Interview – Mag the Weekly |language=en |work=Mag the Weekly |url=http://www.magtheweekly.com/detail/2146-alicia-dias-a-feisty-crooner |access-date=2018-05-07}}
Career
Dias started her career with LG Awaaz Banaey Star, where she won the contest at the age of 17. She started her playback singing career with the songs "Tum Hi Ho" and "Aag", which she sang with the band The Milestones. She then sang the theme song of Urdu dubbed Turkish serial Noor, which aired on Geo TV.{{Cite web|last=Ahmed |first=Raatib |url=http://drama.fazeem.com/biography/alycia-dias-biographyprofile-pakistani-singer-bio-pictures/ |title=Alycia Dias – Biography/Profile – Pakistani Singer (Bio + Pictures) | Watch Pakistani Dramas |publisher=Drama.fazeem.com |date=2013-03-31 |accessdate=2013-09-09}} After this, she sang the theme song of Daagh aired on ARY Digital, which was also her debut OST for a television drama. She also sang the song "Yahan Zindagi Bhi Fareb Hai" for the serial Fareb on Express Entertainment. Her next song was for the Geo TV series Nanhi. Dias won the Best Original Soundtrack at the Hum Awards for singing the title song for the Hum TV's romantic serial Dil-e-Muztar,{{Cite web|url=http://reviewit.pk/alycia-dias-an-emerging-star/ |title=Alycia Dias – 'An Emerging Star' |publisher=Reviewit.pk |date=2013-04-05 |accessdate=2015-02-25}} and later sang the title song of the serial Intikam, which was aired on Geo Kahani. Alycia{{Cite web |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |title=Alycia Dias talks to BBC Asian Network |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en}} next sang the song of Shukk with Nabeel Shaukat Ali which aired on ARY Digital. She also sang the soundtrack of the serial Pachtawa with Nabeel Shaukat Ali.
Alycia started her solo career with a single Sahara, which was released in 2016.{{Cite web |date=2016-07-26 |title=Mubashir Admani, Alycia Dias release debut single |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1149746/geared-takes-two-tango |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}} Alycia{{Cite web |date=2015-11-30 |title=T-Diaries: Alycia Dias |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/999071/t-diaries-alycia-dias |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}} was also one of the 48 musicians who rerecorded the National Anthem of Pakistan, re-visioned by Rohail Hyatt.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-14 |title=Re-recorded National Anthem released |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2371160/re-recorded-national-anthem-released |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}
Reality show
- 2007 LG Awaaz Banaey Star as Contestant—Semi Finalist (Eliminated)
Discography
- 2012 "Tum Hi Ho" and "Aag"—Performed with The Milestones
= All Soundtracks =
= Singles =
- Nadaniyaan
- Hawa Feat. Alex Shahbaz
- Bewafa
- Na Jaane
- Jhoomlay
- O Holy Night
- Sahara
- Hum Azad Hain
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDn5rOOSfwA Tanhayi Feat. Vahaj Hanif]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uixZ0riv9uw Nadaniyaan]
- Tu Mera Nahi
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0s6ASd8yWM Khushfehmiyan Feat. Raafay Israr]
= OSTs =
- Dil E Muztar
- Saaya 2
- Dil Nawaz
- Chalawa
- Mah-e-Tamaam
- Ye Kahani Kyun Adhoori Hai
- Main Lut Gayee Bulleya
- Ki Jaana Mein Kaun
- Iltija
- Umm-e-Haniya
- Kirchi Kirchi Joda Jeeva
- Woh Bhi Bus Chup Rehti Thi
- Ishq Barra Beymaan Hai
- Yeh Tamam Zindagi Daagh Hai
= Intezaar - Extended Play (EP) =
- Intezaar
Coke Studio
Alycia Dias appeared in Coke Studio (Pakistani season 8) and performed Sohni Dharti with various artists, and Armaan with the Band Siege.
Albums
Alycia Dias released her debut album, Intezaar in 2022.{{Cite web |title=Alycia Dias reveals details about her latest single "Hawa" from her upcoming album 'Intezaar'. {{!}} Alycia Dias reveals details about her latest single "Hawa" from her upcoming album 'Intezaar'. #ChaiToastAurHost #AishaAbbas #Season5 #DawnNews #9AM... {{!}} By Chai, Toast aur Host {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/chaitoastaurhostatdawnnews/videos/alycia-dias-reveals-details-about-her-latest-single-hawa-from-her-upcoming-album/1203162670447378/ |access-date=2023-01-13 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}} The album is produced and composed by Alex Shahbaz.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|nm6911461}}
- {{instagram|alyciadias}}
- [https://www.facebook.com/TheAlyciaDias Alycia Dias] on Facebook
- [https://www.youtube.com/@AlyciaDiasOfficial/ Alycia Dias] Official YouTube Channel
- [https://open.spotify.com/artist/69EG46nu7SNft0lDeI46Z1 Alycia Dias] on Spotify
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